Theodore Roethke Student Writing Award

This award recognizes talent in creative writing of fiction and poetry by undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University. To be eligible, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and must submit the following: a 750-1,000-word essay explaining their strength as writers and how the award could help them reach their goals; a portfolio of polished creative work, either up to six poems or twenty pages of fiction. Candidates must also demonstrate promise for continued growth and excellence in the field of Creative Writing.

Donor
Friends of Theodore Roethke
Award
$1,000
Scopes
College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences Scholarships
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you engage in creative writing of either fiction or poetry?
  2. Please write an essay (750-1,000 words) explaining your strengths as a writer and how this award could help you reach your goals.
  3. Please upload a letter of application (cover letter).
  4. Please upload your most recent resume.
  5. Please provide a PDF file of your most recent transcript.
  6. Please provide a portfolio of polished work: up to six poems or up to twenty pages of fiction.
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